Key Takeaways
The HVAC/R Technician Diploma at Ranken Technical College is a in-person diploma program lasting 1 year with tuition of $12,500.
One-year diploma program providing hands-on HVAC skills for quick market entry in the greater St. Louis area.
At $12,500 in total tuition, this program is above the Missouri median of $10,200. Its 1 year timeline is shorter than the state norm of 1.5 years. It includes EPA Section 608 prep, NATE exam preparation, and financial aid.
HVAC technicians in Missouri earn a median of $46,890 per year (BLS OEWS), ranging from about $31,330 early in a career to over $67,180 for seasoned techs — so a program at this price point typically pays for itself within the first year or two on the job.
Upon completion you will earn a diploma in HVAC/R. This in-person program takes 1 year to complete.